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    Why do you assume this is the opinion of all pilots in Australia????? "People in Aus" - do you know ALL of us? Is your opinion the opinion of ALL pilots in the US?
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    Hi Alf, I had also read that they then swung back to recommending the 50/50 glycol/water again.....We run the 50/50 in our 80hp 912A with no problem. I also bought a refractometer to check the ratio of glycol to water in the overflow bottle, and it does seem to indicate that the mixture will gradually acquire a slightly higher glycol ratio, (ie the water does gradually reduce), but I just top up occasionally with more 50/50 mix, or even a slightly higher distilled water ratio. Cheers, Neil PS Agree wrt antifreeze and pets - my brother's cat died after drinking from a puddle of antifreeze/water under his car. Nasty stuff.
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    Nope - nothing came of it. Great shame.
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    Hi Mauld, Brilliant video, brilliant sound! Was that at Duxford? Cheers, Neil
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    Nice video - thanks for posting. There was a Brisfit flying at Warbirds over Wanaka last week, along with a Sopwith Triplane, Airco DH5 and from the Germain side a Fokker Triplane, Fokker D7 and Pfalz D3. Great stuff! Good to see these brilliant old aircraft still flying. Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Andrew, Shell Advance VSX 4 is pretty easy to get from motorbike stores. We have used it for years in our Rotax 912A. It's on the list (2 different viscosities - I am pretty sure we use 15W50). Cheers Neil
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    Hi Matty, Speaking on Mick's behalf - yes it is! I have flown in a number of times. Let me know when you plan to go there and I will try to get there too for a coffee/chat. Best to choose a day with nil wind or northerlies as there are tall trees at the northern end of the strip which can make landing southwards a bit tricky. Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Buzzard, I don't fly a trike, but I have found the Mini G iPad Mini Kneeboard from Sky High Gear to be really good in my Gazelle. No frills, just a solid kneeboard with adjustable elastic strap. It was also considerably cheaper than some of the alternatives even after postage was included. Worth a look IMO. Cheers, Neil
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    Congratulations, mate! My better half and I will be celebrating 30 years next year.....happy wife, happy life..... Cheers, Neil
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    Hi Beefy, - tell us some more about yourself - what you fly, how long you have been flying etc. Don't be shy! Cheers, Neil
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    Both videos are stunning! So much we arrogant humans have yet to learn! Cheers Neil
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    Hi Dan, Congratulations on making the decision to learn to fly! You will not regret it. I also wished I had done it earlier than the age of 54, so you are ahead of me. I would agree with what the others have said, ie a lesson a week if possible, and ask your instructor what the next lesson will be so you can read it up in the books beforehand and have a better idea of what you are doing (and why) when you come to each lesson. Learning is fun, so just take it one step at a time, and don't expect to remember everything first time - you won't! Enjoy your learning, and keep us all posted with your progress. Cheers and good luck, Neil
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    Hi, Excellent documentary - very interesting and very matter of fact commentary. Thanks for posting! Cheers Neil
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    Great airshow yesterday at Tyabb, and good weather! Here are a few pics :- Not often you see a Sopwith Snipe and Sopwith Pup side by side!! Yak 9 Temora Spitfire P-40 Kittyhawk Beautiful Stinson Gullwing Cessna 195 P-51 Mustang ...and Vev's Ercoupe, of course!! Cheers, Neil
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    Well done, mate!
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    Andrew, If the others don't work out I believe you can order it from Peter McLean at Yarrawonga Flight Training who will send it. http://www.yarrawongaflighttraining.com.au/?page_id=2 Cheers Neil
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    OK - my Gazelle is registered with RAA. However it used to be registered VH. So how the **** does that make my RAA registered plane "not a registered aeroplane or a recognised aeroplane". It would appear the b*llsh*t continues......... Neil
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    I shall be there, with a mate. Looking forward to it. Neil
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    Don't you still need a plane with a certified engine, and TSO'd instruments, to fly into Controlled Airspace? Rules out a lot of recreational planes I would think.... Cheers Neil
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    Hi Matty, Not flying in, but meeting up with a friend and car-sharing. We must definitely meet up and say hi - suggest best organized by text as I couldn't hear a word on my phone at Point Cook due to planes, commentators, and background music. Must have listened to too many loud rock bands in my misspent youth! Shall we say meet up at the entrance to the Flying Club building at 1pm - text me if that is not convenient and we can arrange something else. Cheers Neil
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    ....and what's this one at Point Cook today?
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    ...and some more....
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    Hardly just a Fly-In - it is an Airshow celebrating 100 years of Military Aviation in Australia, organized by the RAAF. Everything from FA-18s, Hercules, to Bristol Boxkite replica, Sopwith Pup replica, and the Roulettes. Tickets in advance from Ticketmaster. Flying displays from 10am to 3.30pm Saturday and Sunday. Don't think anybody can just turn up in their microlight.... I am going on the Sunday (by car).... Cheers Neil
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    Hi Charlie, and . I hope you find a good plane to build, and enjoy flying her when finished. I assume you are aware of EAA in the US, if not then I would highly recommend joining as you would then have access to loads of useful info wrt building and flying, as well as their forums too. Keep us posted with your progress! Cheers Neil
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    Hi, You could try :- Sanctuary Lakes Hotel 280 Point Cook Road Point Cook 3030 03 8353 1052 No idea if they are booked out..... Cheers Neil
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